The c arm machine can be found in all types of medical treatment centers from hospitals, clinics, and even veterinary offices. The versatility of the c arms combined with their overall high image quality makes them a valuable resource that often have multiple uses in the same facility. Plus, you can find many refurbished c arms that are just as good as new ones, but cost a fraction of the amount.
Here are four things you will need to consider when searching for the right c arm that is appropriate to your facility.
Budget
You must set your budget first before you search for a c arm. You can help set your budget by looking for the average price of most c arm units and considering that refurbished models are less expensive than new ones. Once you have chosen the amount, then you can set out to look for the right c arm models that work for your needs.
Warranty
Whether new, used, or refurbished, you will want at least a 12-month warranty that covers all the parts of the c arm. While most c arms are robust, there are always a few that are subject to breakdown. This is especially true of used and in some cases refurbished c arms which may have some older parts.
Features
Keep in mind that your primary goal is to find the c arm that offers the features which will fit its primary goal at your facility. From diagnosing to orthopedics to vascular surgery, the c arm you choose should have the features that are best suited for your needs. Once the primary goals are fulfilled, then you can look at models which offer more if they fit the secondary needs of your facility.
The last thing you want is to purchase a c arm with lots of features, only to find out it cannot do what is primarily needed at your treatment center.
Size
There are two reasons why the size of the c arm is important. First, how much room will it take up in the places where it will be used or stored. Second, can it fit through the doorways and hallways if it is being transported. Just like purchasing that couch which you discover cannot fit through the front door, so too is buying a c arm that fits into your facility.
Once you have narrowed down the list of potential purchases to a few, you can break the tie by looking at how the company which sells the device backs their product beyond the warranty, its ease of use, and ability to do different tasks which all fall into the services your medical center provides.
A good c arm machine offers many services for your treatment center. Finding the one that offers the best features while fitting your budget should be your goal. Keep in mind that refurbished c arms which carry a warranty can perform as well as new ones while saving you money on the purchase price.
